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LR12 VLV

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,145 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking side wall and minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking side wall and minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,663 miles

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Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,178 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,934 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LR12 VLV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR12 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR12 VLV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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